CHAPTER 356: CHAPTER 157: THE FAIRY’S CURRENT OFFENSE! HONG YIN’S YU HONGYIN! (6K)

"The Ten Great Demons?"

Li Yuan was taken aback at the words, "Mr. Bai, do you have clues about the Heavenly Demons?"

Bai Lingchuan nodded slightly and said, "Recently, I have been secretly investigating the whereabouts of the Blood Demon, Ding Lin. I’ve received reliable information that he was spotted near Tiannan State."

"I’ve already instructed the branch assistant officers to seal off two counties and one road. But Ding Lin’s methods are mysterious, and he is a master of transformation, making the arrest very difficult. That’s why I thought of Mr. Chen."

Bai Lingchuan stroked his graying beard, looked at Chen Mo, and said, "Mr. Chen is perceptive and wise, solving cases like a deity. Having personally killed the Tenth Sky Demon, there’s no one more suitable for this case."

Chen Mo: "..."

Ding Lin is Fu Li’s alias. He is both the Seventh Heavenly Demon and a traitor to Netherworld Sect.

Bai Lingchuan clearly intends to use Chen Mo to capture Fu Li and thereby negotiate with Netherworld Sect in exchange for an Immortal Plant that can prolong life.

Chen Mo twitched his lips and said, "Mr. Bai holds a high position yet personally investigates the Heavenly Demons. It’s truly admirable for a lower officer like me."

Bai Lingchuan earnestly replied, "Saving the common people from suffering is the Sky Scale Guard’s duty. The Ten Great Demons have committed heinous crimes, and letting them roam free for another day means countless lives lost... Unfortunately, my health is deteriorating, and I lack the strength. Otherwise, I would personally go to Tiannan to arrest this fiend!"

As he spoke, he suddenly coughed violently, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his complexion wan as if lifeless.

After a while, he recovered, took out a handkerchief to wipe the corner of his mouth, and sighed, "I’m plagued by chronic illnesses and fear I don’t have much time left. Before stepping down, I’d like to leave some achievements... but allow the common people to enjoy peace, what fears the history’s pen as sharp as a knife?"

Bai Lingchuan patted Chen Mo’s shoulder. "The future ultimately belongs to you young people."

Chen Mo’s thoughts were turbulent.

Bai Lingchuan’s words were clear; as long as he captures the Blood Demon Ding Lin, he can retire peacefully, and the position of Fire Department Thousand Households would naturally be his...

This pie in the sky, Chen Mo naturally found hard to accept.

He had just been promoted to Deputy Thousand Households, such rapid succession of promotions within a short time was against the rules.

Even if Bai Lingchuan retires, it’s likely other households will temporarily oversee affairs, and only after a few years when he gains enough experience can he enter the cabinet... given this, wouldn’t it be better to just wait for Bai Lingchuan to expire?

However, Bai Lingchuan is his superior, and this matter sounds like a discussion, but in truth, it’s an order. Capturing the Ten Great Demons is also part of Sky Scale Guard’s duties, leaving him no reason to refuse.

Moreover, Bai Lingchuan mentioned Li Yuan’s promotion and the capture of the Heavenly Demon together, the implications are clear.

Perhaps only after completing the task would Li Yuan smoothly be promoted to Hundred Household Officer.

This old guy...

"Thank you for your trust, sir. I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations." Chen Mo expressed his gratitude with a humble gesture.

Bai Lingchuan nodded with satisfaction, "Good."

"There is no time to delay, Mr. Chen should set off tomorrow, holding the Sky Scale Guard’s communication Jade Plate, there’ll be someone to assist you in Tiannan State."

"Furthermore, the Blood Demon seems to have ties with sect forces. Mr. Chen, be careful in all matters, and if conditions allow, try to capture him alive."

"Yes."

After seeing Bai Lingchuan off, Chen Mo’s face suddenly darkened.

He originally didn’t want to get involved in this matter, but Bai Lingchuan sought him out actively... being the Seventh Heavenly Demon, fugitive for decades, how can he be captured easily?

At this moment, Li Yuan spoke, "Sir, I will go with you."

Chen Mo reached out to rub her hair and said, "Tiannan State is far away, someone needs to stay and oversee the government. You stay here and wait for me to return."

"But I’m worried about you, sir."

Li Yuan looked at him, her expression filled with concern, "After all, the Blood Demon is quite powerful, having an extra person can at least provide some support..."

Chen Mo shook his head with a smile, "I am no reckless youth, if the situation becomes dire, I will escape. Being entangled in thoughts, however, restricts my abilities."

Since dual cultivating with the two-star Holy Daughter, the Favorability Rating has reached the third stage, granting him three Five Elements Escape Talismans again.

Safety shouldn’t be a concern, at worst, he could flee thousands of miles away.

"By the way, where is that dumb cat?" Chen Mo inquired.

The demon clan cat has been "tamed" by the Daoist Venerable, its divine skills and memories completely sealed, temporarily placed in the government, entrusted to Li Yuan for care.

"Here it is."

Li Yuan brought out a cage from the inner hall.

The cat lay inside, lazily licking its paw.

It appeared fatter than before, its fur shiny and smooth, evidently well-fed recently, but being confined for too long, its spirits seemed somewhat dull.

"Sir said not to let it run around, so it’s been kept in the cage all this time, only feeding it food and water, never letting it out." Li Yuan explained.

"Meow~"

Seeing Chen Mo, the black cat’s eyes instantly lit up.

Its paws reached through the cage bars, expertly tugging the latch open and pushing the door wide.

Tripping along with short legs, it eagerly came to Chen Mo, tail high and rubbing gently against his calf.

Li Yuan: "..."

No wonder she never saw this cat go to the bathroom, the cage was totally just for show...

This is no stupid cat - it’s frighteningly clever.

The black cat raised its head, its heterochromic eyes looking at Chen Mo, "meow meow" nonstop, seemingly complaining why he hasn’t visited for so long.

"Silly cat, stop rubbing."

Chen Mo grabbed the soft flesh on its neck and tossed it away.

The black cat landed lightly and then dashed back like lightning, seemingly thinking Chen Mo was playing with it.